❓ Question on Notice regarding the number of abortions performed in WA, specifically those justified by a Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome) diagnosis, both after 20 weeks gestation and within the 2022 calendar year. The answer provides the requested figures.
AnsweredQoN 1233Legislative Council
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(1) How many abortions were performed at 20 weeks
gestation, or later, with the justification for the abortion given as “Trisomy
21” between 22 October 2001 and 31 December 2023? (2) In the 2022 calendar year how many abortions
were performed with the justification given as “Trisomy 21”?
gestation, or later, with the justification for the abortion given as “Trisomy
21” between 22 October 2001 and 31 December 2023? (2) In the 2022 calendar year how many abortions
were performed with the justification given as “Trisomy 21”?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
14 March 2023
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Health
Response time
6 days
(1) 51
(2) 71
(2) 71
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